Midweight Creative Artworker

AKA Group Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the creative services sector seeks a Midweight Creative Artworker in London. This role involves developing high-quality artworks for print and digital campaigns within a collaborative team oriented towards the arts. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong visual design skills and experience in the creative sector and will contribute to projects that promote culture and live entertainment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Flexible/Hybrid Working

Pension Scheme

Death in Service

Enhanced Parental Leave

Childcare Vouchers

Interest Free Travel Loan

Friends & Family Theatre Ticket

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a creative artworker.
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, and visual design principles.
• A portfolio demonstrating technical and creative skills in print and digital media.

Responsibilities

• Develop final artwork and ensure it meets technical specifications.
• Manage and deliver artworking projects on time and within budget.
• Participate in internal checks and contribute to quality control.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Layout and Typography

Visual Hierarchy

Adobe Creative Cloud

Print Production Knowledge

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Type: Full-Time
Team: Creative Services

Join a Team that Supports the Arts Through Design

Are you a detail-focused creative artworker with a passion for theatre and the wider cultural sector? At AKA, we produce campaigns for some of the most respected names in live entertainment. We’re looking for a Midweight Creative Artworker to join our creative services team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality design and artwork across a range of print and digital formats.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team, values design integrity, and wants to be part of the creative process that helps bring campaigns in the arts and live events sectors to life.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Production

• Develop final artwork from initial concepts with accuracy and attention to detail
• Adapt creative layouts across various formats and channels
• Apply consistent typographic and layout standards across all deliverables
• Ensure all artwork meets technical specifications for print and digital media

Project Ownership

• Manage the artworking of assigned projects with guidance from project and production management
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure artwork reflects brand and campaign strategy
• Maintain consistency across campaign materials in line with brand guidelines

Workflow & Time Management

• Deliver artwork within agreed deadlines and to budget
• Communicate early if deadlines are at risk and propose solutions
• Work closely with the project management team to prioritise tasks and manage workload

Quality Control

• Participate in internal checks and reviews of artwork prior to final sign-off
• Ensure accuracy in all content, including grammar, spelling, and layout
• Contribute to improving quality and consistency across creative output

Contributing to the Team

• Suggest alternative formats or layouts where appropriate
• Support creative development through occasional input into brainstorming sessions
• Share knowledge and contribute positively to team culture

Skills and Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in a creative artworker role, ideally within an agency or design-led environment
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, and visual hierarchy
• A portfolio that demonstrates technical proficiency and some creative flair across print and digital projects
• Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Competence with PowerPoint and creating presentation templates
• Good understanding of print production and colour management
• Confident working within brand guidelines and applying feedback
• Retouching and visualising skills are a plus

Why Work With Us?

At AKA, you’ll work alongside a team of experienced creatives, strategists, and marketers on campaigns that promote theatre, culture, and live entertainment. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where design quality and consistency are key, and where your contributions can help shape globally recognised campaigns, and help support the international arts industry.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• ‘Telus Health’ EAP scheme for you and your family. Giving you access to free independent advice on Life, Health, Family, Money and Work matters
• Holiday Buy Back
• Friends & Family Theatre Ticket
• New Business Incentives
• Recruitment Incentives
• Pension Scheme*
• Interest Free Travel Loan*
• Ride to Work Scheme*
• Childcare Vouchers*
• Death in Service
• Flexible/Hybrid Working
• Critical Illness
• Enhanced Parental Leave